Rock And Water (8 -15 Years)

Goals

The aims of the nine week Rock & Water Program are to enhance children’s:

  • Self esteem and help them develop a suit of amour of resiliency
  • Self confidence
  • Self awareness
  • Awareness of their own and others personal space
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • Skills to stay calm and face any challenges
  • Ability to deal with strong emotions and stay calm
  • Ability to effectively ignore bullies
  • Ability to effectively walk away with strength from bullies

 

Techniques

The Rock & Water Program brings together the three worlds of Psychology, Karate and Tai Chi. The program is very physically orientated and enhances young people’s ability to stand strong both physically and mentally. It presents extremely unique therapeutic lessons that build a child’s inner strength using fun, competitive and action oriented lessons and activities. The focus is on developing new skills and coping strategies.

 

Age Range

The R.E.A.D. Clinic is coordinating the Rock & Water Program for children (boys and girls), for two age groups (one group per term):

  1. Primary School aged children: 8-11 years
  2. High School aged children: 12-15 years

 

 

Facilitators

Andrew Sozomenou, Psychologist
 

Content

The outline of the Rock & Water Program is detailed below in very broad themes and topics that are covered each week. Each lesson is 2hrs in duration.


Lesson One: Introduction and Standing Strong
Lesson Two: Breathing Strength and Confident Walking
Lesson Three: Standing Strong with Your Friend
Lesson Four: The Personal Space Around Me
Lesson Five: My Rock & Water Castle
Lesson Six: Walking Away Strong with Flaming Eyes
Lesson Seven: The Best Defence and Review of Lessons
Lesson Eight: My Ultimate Challenge and Breakthrough
Lesson Nine: Bringing it all Together

 

Dates/Times

Terms 1,2 and 3: Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings for 9 weeks.

 

Cost

$65.00 per 2hr lesson, total cost of program is $585.00

A medicare rebate may apply if you obtain a referral for your child to attend the group from your GP (a BAMH).

 

How to Join

The Rock & Water Program only allows for up to 10 participants in the group.

If you would like to enroll or find out additional information about the groups, cost or dates, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff or Andrew Sozomenou, on:

Phone: (02) 4324 6633

Email: support@thereadclinic.com